Las Vegas plays host to Broncos in division matchup; little margin for error pick-wise
The Las Vegas Raiders are back home and are gearing for a Week 12 division contest with the incoming Denver Broncos.
Can the Silver & Black get hot like the pick’em competitions we’re having?
Las Vegas was ice cold coming off a bye week in the 34-19 loss to the Miami Dolphins this past Sunday and this weekend, Antonio Pierce’s squad plays host to Sean Payton’s Denver Broncos in an AFC West tilt inside Allegiant Stadium.
As such, let’s take a look at the lines for the Raiders-Broncos matchup, courtesy of FanDuel Sportsbook, and make some picks.
Raiders vs. Broncos
- Spread: LV +5.5
- O/U: O 40.5/U 42
- DEN ML: -235
- LV ML: +210
Aspuria’s picks: LV +5.5, U 42, DEN ML
Pierce’s Raiders may be at home, but it’s Payton’s Broncos that are coming in hot and trying to keep pace in the AFC playoff race at 6-5 overall.
Can the 2-8 Raiders play spoiler? Sure they can.
But after the road thumping Las Vegas took against Miami and injuries depleting the roster, it’s difficult to see the Raiders winning this game.
Pick’em Competition
Moving onto S&BP’s Pick’em competition, below is a look at how our writers have fared through 10 weeks.
- Ray Aspuria 114-51 (71%)
- Matt Holder 112-54 (67%)
- Bill Williamson 111-55 (67%)
By going 11-3 in my Week 11 prognostications, I took the lead amongst the group and hold a slight lead over Matt Holder. Bill Williamson is right behind and it goes to show the margin for error in picking games is very slim.
The difference between us three was my selection of the Denver Broncos topping the Atlanta Falcons. Both Holder and Williamson went with the Falcons. The other games that saw only one of us pick correctly were the Washington Commanders and Philadelphia Eagles contest where Williamson selected the Eagles while Holder and I went with the Commanders. The other was the Pittsburgh Steelers and Baltimore Ravens contest as Holder picked correctly going with the Steelers.
Community Standings
1. Running With the Night 118-48
t-2. The Assassin 115-51
t-2. Kid Dynamite 115-51
t-4. Swarm of Jackets24 114-52
t-4. Raider Nation 114-52
t-4. Bodega Bay Raider 114-52
t-7. dafe2cat 113-53
t-7. radrntn 113-53
t-7. Roosky Raiders 113-53
t-7. nevadajohn 113-53
Week 11 Top Pickers
Passer Tucks Ball 12-2
Go Raiders 12-2
Mooniac 11-3
Kneecapping Lions 11-3
Its Over 11-3
Vila41 11-3
Showcasing how pick’em is neck-and-neck on multiple fronts, Running With The Night stays atop the community standings with The Assassin leapfrogging Kid Dynamite after Week 11 picks.
Swarm of Jackets24 is right behind the top three at 114-52 and there’s a log jam as Raider Nation and Bodega Bay Raider have similar marks. Expect the standings to fluctuate aplenty.
Shout out to Passer Tucks Ball, Go Raiders, and Swarm of Jackets24 for each having 12 correct picks this past weekend.
Remember to get your picks in this week.
Best of luck and may your picks be good.
